News Highlights: There will be light at end of tunnel, says West Bengal Governor on Sandeshkhali unrestAs of today's updates, the Maharashtra assembly unanimously passed bill providing 10% reservation for Marathas in government jobs and education. Supreme Court declared AAP councillor Kuldeep Kumar as winner and Mayor of union territory of Chandigarh. AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal thanks SC for its verdict in Chandigarh mayoral poll case, says it saved democracy in 'difficult times'. Governor Bose met the family of the four children who died at an under-construction site near the India-Bangladesh border in Chopra area, in Uttar Dinajpur. That's all for today, we will be back tomorrow with more political updates. Thank you for following DH! 
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West Bengal Governor Dr CV Ananda Bose.
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Thin fog cover envelopes Delhi-NCR after early morning light rainfall lashes the region
Fresh snowfall was witnessed in many parts of Ladakh
PM Modi to launch multiple development projects worth over Rs 32,000 cr in Jammu today
Security heightened in Jammu in view of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit
5 of us are going to Sandeshkhali today, says BJP MLA Agnimitra Paul
BJP MLA Agnimitra Paul says, "We have got permission from the court. 5 of us are going to Sandeshkhali today...After the court's permission, we don't know whether we will be able to reach there or not because the TMC government and CM do not even follow the court order. We are hopeful that we will reach there...Union ministers came here but they were heckled and not allowed to go there..."
Tamil Nadu Agriculture Minister MRK Panneerselvam presents separate agriculture budget 2024-25 in Assembly
CPI(M) leader Brinda Karat leaves for Sandeshkhali
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, along with his cabinet ministers, leave for Ayodhya on a charter plane from Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun.
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan flags off the 'Aastha Special Train' from Sambalpur to Ayodhya
Tamil Nadu farm budget announces 'one village, one crop' scheme
Security tightened in Jammu ahead of PM Modi's public rally
Suvendu Adhikari to visit Sandeshkhali
The situation in Sandeshkhali in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district remained tense over protests against TMC-led atrocities and sexual harassment, even as police maintained a strong presence in the area on Tuesday.
The Leader of the Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly Suvendu Adhikari is scheduled to visit Sandeshkhali on Tuesday morning. Adhikari was earlier stopped twice from visiting the area.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi arrives at Sultanpur Court in connection with a 2018 defamation case.
Delhi HC asks BJP MLAs, suspended for interrupting the Lieutenant Governor''s address, if they were willing to apologise to the authority
The logo of the Delhi High Court.
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Stopped by police from going to Sandeshkhali despite Cal HC order: Bengal LoP Suvendu Adhikari
10 Congress MLAs suspended for a day in Gujarat Assembly for sloganeering in House
Congress flag.
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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi leaves from Sultanpur Court.
The court granted him bail in a 2018 defamation case.
Suvendu Adhikari stopped from visiting unrest-hit Sandeshkhali
Farmers sow onions at Punjab-Haryana border as mark of protest
PM Narendra Modi arrives at Maulana Azad Stadium in Jammu
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PM Modi felicitated by Jammu and Kasmir L-G Manoj Sinha during the public programme in Jammu
PM Modi is in Jammu today to launch multiple development projects, including for education, railway, aviation and road sectors, worth Rs 30,500 crore.
Calcutta HC allows BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari to visit Sandeshkhali
Modi to address public rally at MA Stadium Jammu shortly. AIIMS, IIM, E-way from Delhi to Katra among projects in focus
PM Modi inaugurates and lays foundation stone of multiple projects in Jammu
The projects relate to several sectors including health, education, rail, road, aviation, petroleum, civic infrastructure, among others.
High Court says Bengal LoP Suvendu Adhikari and BJP MLA Shankar Ghosh can go to Sandeshkhali but they cannot take any party worker or supporter with them due to Section 144 CrPC.
PM Narendra Modi flags off first electric train in Jammu
'I thank everyone who has contributed in this. Today, the first step has been taken to connect us with the country.' says former Jammu and Kashmir CM Farooq Abdullah on new rail line between Banihal-Khari-Sumber-Sangaldan and the newly electrified Baramulla-Sringar-Banihal-Sangaldan rail section inaugurated by PM Modi today
Maharashtra Governor's address
Narendra Modi addresses public in Jammu
PM Modi inaugurated developmental projects worth Rs 32,500 in Jammu.
Youth suffers the most under dynastic politics: PM Modi
Taking a jibe at the Congress party, the PM said, "a party that cares only about their own family, will never bother to think about yours."
In the last decade, our government modernised education: PM Modi
Speaking about the IIT, IIM complex in Jammu, he said that he fulfilled 'Modi ki guarantee'.
In the past ten years, a record number of schools and colleges have been made here, says PM Modi in Jammu
I am happy that these schools benefit our daughters the most. They are able to avail better education near their home: PM Modi
In Jammu and Kashmir medical colleges have also been built after 2014. Before 2014, there was no medical PG seat here. Now the number is above 650: PM Modi
Earlier you all had to rush to Delhi AIIMS for treatment but I had given you a guarantee that we will build an AIIMS here and I have fulfilled that promise: PM Modi in Jammu
The biggest obstruction to the development of Jammu was Article 370 and BJP has removed it now. I have heard that some film is going to release on this topic. This will help people get the right information: PM Modi
Today every youth of Jammu and Kashmir is free to write their own future: PM Modi
We have taken a 'sanklap' of 'Viksit Jammu and Kashmir: Narendra Modi
"We have taken a 'sanklap' of 'Viksit Jammu and Kashmir'. I have full faith in you and I know that we will make Jammu and Kashmir 'viksit'. Your dreams remained unfulfilled for the past 70 years. However, Modi will fulfill your dreams in the next few years," says PM Modi after inaugurating and laying foundation stone of multiple development projects worth Rs 32,000 crore in Jammu.
The development happening in Jammu and Kashmir has helped our mothers, sisters and daughters a lot, says PM Modi
After the removal of 370, our sisters have got the rights that they were initially not given: PM Modi
There are a lot of sisters in country who have started their training to become drone pilots: PM Modi
In the past, if something good was done in other parts of India, J&K would either not get the results or get it very late but today the development work in the entire country is carried our together: Modi
That day is not far when people will sit in train in Jammu and be able to travel the entire country, says PM
We have made reaching Vaishno Devi shrine easy. We have also made the roads in Jammu better: Modi
The entire world is impressed by the beauty and tradition of Jammu and Kashmir. Last year over 2 cr tourists came to Jammu and Kashmir which is a record: Modi
In the past ten years, India has come up to number 5 from 11 in terms of GDP ranking. Our aim is to take it to number 3: Modi
PM Modi asks people of Jammu to continue to bless him
"There was a time when schools were burnt, today schools are being decorated. Today, health facilities are improving rapidly in Jammu and Kashmir. Before 2014, there were 4 medical colleges in Jammu and Kashmir, now there are 12 medical colleges..."
PM Modi asks people to turn on their mobile flashlights and celebrate the development of Jammu
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Maharashtra government proposes 10 per cent quota for Marathas in education and jobs; CM Shinde tables bill in state assembly
Onion export ban to continue till March 31: Consumer Affairs Secretary Rohit Kumar Singh
Sacks of onions.
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Maratha Reservation Bill for reservation in Education and Jobs passed by Maharashtra Assembly.
4-5 gas cylinders explode in a fire incident in Telangana; no casualties reported
Celebrations outside the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly in Mumbai
Planning to start IPL from March 22, says league chairman Arun Dhumal
I am demanding to implement 'Sage Soyare'. The next round of agitation will be announced tomorrow, says Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange Patil.
Manoj Jarange Patil has removed the IV from his arm and he will continue his hunger strike protest.
Chandigarh mayoral polls: Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud asks the judicial officer to show the eight ballots which were invalidated. Judicial officer hands over the ballots to the Supreme Court bench for its perusal.
We would like to see ballots which were invalidated, says SC. Judicial officer appointed by Punjab & Haryana HC RG produces records including ballot papers in SC
Maratha Reservation Bill for reservation in education and jobs unanimously passed by Maharashtra Legislative Council
Chandigarh mayoral polls: SC scrutinises ballot papers, says eight votes cast in favour of AAP candidate had extra "marks"
The Supreme Court of India.
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'Shahjahan Sheikh and his associates will dissapear from Sandeshkali': BJP's Suvendu Adhikari
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar on Maratha reservation bill passed in State assembly
"A bill has been passed in the Vidhan Sabha keeping in view the law & regulations. CM is speaking in the Vidhan Parishad and it will be passed there as well. The bill has been passed unanimously."
Chandigarh mayoral poll row: SC for recounting, says let 8 rejected ballots be also counted
Gujarat: PM Modi to unveil Atal Sarovar in Rajkot on Feb 25
90% of waterways development projects completed: Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal
Here's what former Maharashtra CM and BJP leader Ashok Chavan said on Maharashtra Assembly passing bill to provide 10 per cent quota for Marathas in education and jobs.
Samajwadi Party leaders Abu Azmi and Rais Shaikh tear state government notification on the proposed 5% reservation to the Muslim community in Maharashtra
BJP leader Nitesh Rane on Maratha reservation bill
Former Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray on Maratha reservation bill
BJP national president JP Nadda will visit Mumbai, Maharashtra on February 21 for a two-day visit
Indian Navy hosts the multilateral exercise MILAN 2024
Governor Bose met the family of the four children who died at an under-construction site near the India-Bangladesh border in Chopra area, in Uttar Dinajpur
North East will become the biggest contributor in making India self-reliant in the times to come: Sarbananda Sonowal
Delta farmers not included under crop insurance; what happened to MSP promises?: AIADMK on agri budget
CBI conducting searches at two locations in Kolkata in connection with three-year-old ponzi scam case: Officials
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar and Deputy CM Vijay Sinha distribute appointment letters to over 1,000 candidates, including assistant professors, technical managers and accountants under Bihar Agricultural University (Bhagalupur) in Patna.
AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal thanks SC for its verdict in Chandigarh mayoral poll case, says it saved democracy in 'difficult times'
Don''t you love Hindus? Would you always remain with razakars and Babur?: Assam CM in attack on Cong in Telangana
Politics of Congress not for Hindus; its top leaders did not attend Ram temple event: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma in Telangana
Protesting farmers bring heavy machinery including hydraulic cranes and earth movers to Shambhu on the Punjab-Haryana border
Maharashtra Minister Shambhuraj Desai says, "This will give 10% reservation for education & Jobs. Everyone (Maratha) will get benefit from this, CM Eknath Shinde gave a promise and he fulfilled the promise. This bill has passed in Vidhansabha & Vidhanparishad
Khari, Ramban: Fresh snowfall was witnessed in many parts of Kashmir valley
Eight people were critically injured after a bus, they were travelling in, rammed into a rickshaw loaded with iron rods; the rods pierced through the bus.
We stay engaged with Indian govt: US Dy State Secy Verma on alleged Pannun killing plot
Chandigarh mayoral polls: It is evident that presiding officer made deliberate attempt to deface 8 ballot papers: SC
SC declares AAP councillor Kuldeep Kumar as winner and Mayor of union territory of Chandigarh
Maratha quota campaigner Jarange says only reservation under OBC category will be accepted
Here's what AAP Chandigarh President Sunny Ahluwalia said on Supreme Court setting aside Chandigarh mayoral poll results and declaring AAP councillor Kuldeep Kumar as winner
Chandigarh mayoral polls: SC orders prosecution of returning officer Anil Masih for misdemeanour
Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis Maratha Reservation Bill
Wayanad, Kerala: Police detain workers of the Youth Congress showing black flags to the convoy of the state Forest Minister
BJP supporters protest in Howrah against the Sandeshkhali issue
Jharkhand: India and England cricket teams arrived at Ranchi Airport
Here's what Chandigarh Congress president Harmohinder Singh Lucky said on Supreme Court declaring AAP councillor Kuldeep Kumar as winner and Mayor of Chandigarh
I would like to thank the Supreme Court. This is a win for the people of Chandigarh and the INDIA alliance: Kuldeep Kumar
Here’s what Delhi Minister and AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj said on Supreme Court declaring AAP councillor Kuldeep Kumar as winner and Mayor of Chandigarh
Here's what advocate Gurminder Singh said on Supreme Court's decision in the Chandigarh mayoral polls case.
Indian women's table tennis team progresses to knock-out phase of World Championships with 3-2 win over Spain
A notice of perjury has been issued against the presiding officer (Anil Masih) and proceedings under IPC have also been directed against him
Union Minister Kishan Reddy starts 'Vijaya Sankalp Yatra' in Telangana's Mahabubnagar
Here’s what Punjab Minister and AAP leader Harpal Singh Cheema said on Supreme Court declaring AAP councillor Kuldeep Kumar as winner and Mayor of Chandigarh
Party workers celebrate in Chandigarh after the election of AAP’s Kuldeep Kumar as the Chandigarh mayoral election winner.
The Supreme Court has delivered a historic verdict in the Chandigarh Mayoral polls case today: Kejriwal
"This is the first and a very big win for the INDIA alliance. We have snatched away this victory from them (BJP). They had stolen this election but we did not concede, we kept on struggling and emerged victorious eventually," says Delhi CM and AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal.
While giving the Maratha community this reservation, there will be no injustice done to OBCs. The Backward Commission has carefully studied it and it (the Bill) will surely hold up on legal grounds in the court: Eknath Shinde
J&K: Poonch covered in a blanket of snow as it receives heavy snowfall.
PM Modi is expected to visit Valinath Dham temple in Visnagar taluk of Mehsana district on February 22 to attend the 'Pran Pratishta' ceremony
Jayaramgiri Bapu, 'Gadipati' of Valinath temple says, "This place has a history of 900 years. This temple has been constructed in 14 years. A 'mahayagna' with the participation of 15,000 guests will be held here. PM Modi will attend the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony on Feb 22. Lakhs of people are already pouring in to attend the ceremony."
Anantnag, J&K: CRPF jawans help stranded vehicles amid heavy snowfall.
Foreign Ministers of Bhutan, Lithuania, Estonia set foot in New Delhi for Raisina Dialogue
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UP: Heavy rain and hailstorm lashes Jalaun.
Russia arrests woman holding dual citizenship for alleged treason in fundraising for Ukraine
Bangladesh Islami Front rejects 'India Out' social media campaign, calls for closer Delhi-Dhaka relations
Sidharth Malhotra to perform at opening ceremony of Women's Premier League
The Muslim community should also be given reservation: AIMIM leader and MLA Mohammed Ismail Abdul Khalique on Maratha Reservation Bill
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Estonia Margus Tsahkna arrives at the Delhi airport, to attend the Raisina Dialogue 2024.
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Gabrielius Landsbergis arrives at the Delhi airport, to attend the Raisina Dialogue 2024.
Farmers in Punjab, Haryana reap benefits of diversification with floriculture, pearl farming
In Sandeshkhali, West Bengal LoP and BJP MLA Suvendu Adhikari says, "On next Monday, i.e. 26 February, I will try to visit another island, Jeliakhali..."
Chennai | Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai says, "Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to come to Tamil Nadu on February 27 at Palladam in Tiruppur district. On February 27 and February 28, PM Modi will be in Tamil Nadu to attend various events..."
CBI is conducting raids at the residence and other locations in Delhi of former DPIIT-Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade Secretary Ramesh Abhishek.
This action is being taken in a case involving assets disproportionate to known sources of income. Lokpal was investigating allegations against Ramesh Abhishek, and based on its orders, CBI has registered a case and is carrying out the operation.
EAM Dr S Jaishankar speaks at the second CII-India Europe Business and Sustainability Conclave
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on the Sandeshkhali incident
AAP national spokesperson Priyanka Kakkar on Supreme Court declaring AAP councillor Kuldeep Kumar as winner and Mayor of Chandigarh.
AstroSat enables unlocking the secrets of a transient black hole X-ray binary
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma tweets, "Healthy Children, Healthy Future! We are now providing eggs thrice a week in mid-day meals for tea garden schools. Immensely satisfying to see these young children enjoying nutritious food."
"There will be light at end of tunnel": West Bengal Governor on Sandeshkhali unrest
Arunachal Pradesh is intricately associated with our traditions and culture: Jagdeep Dhankar
Maharashtra Congress president Nana Patole on Maratha Reservation Bill
The need today to create multiple corridors of connectivity with their own built-in resilience is vital: EAM
It is like Diwali for Maharashtra & the entire Maratha community: BJP leader Ram Kadam
BCCI is planning to start IPL 2024 from March 22. IPL 2024 schedule will be announced in two halves.
The schedule for the first half will be announced and then the schedule for the other half will be announced after the announcement of general election dates: IPL Chairman Arun Dhumal to ANI
Hellnic Indian Chamber of Commerce and Economy general secretary Dimtris Melas on India-Greece trade relations
Congress leader Pawan Kumar Bansal on Supreme Court declaring AAP councillor Kuldeep Kumar as winner and Mayor of Chandigarh
Union Minister Anurag Thakur on Sandeshkhali incident
AMNS India appoints Arvind Bodhankar as Chief Sustainability Officer
Expectations of fresh round of private capex to fuel next leg of growth: RBI Bulletin
Kashmir will be developed in a way that people will forget visiting Switzerland: PM Modi
India's Navy chief discusses strengthening bilateral cooperation with his New Zealand counterpart
Confidence in camp is quite high: Indian hockey team midfielder Hardik Singh
PM Modi acknowledges Yami Gautam's film 'Article 370' during Jammu rally, actress reacts
Always good to meet US Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard Verma. Discussed our deepening cooperation and global and regional issues of mutual interest: EAM
"Happy to learn about the enhancement of the retirement age of employees below the board level from 58 to 60. This measure is a testament to Narendra Modi Govt's commitment to the welfare of our workforce," posts MoS V Muraleedharan .
Delighted to welcome Greece FM Giorgos Gerapetritis ahead of the State visit of Prime MinisterKyriakos Mitsotakis of Greece to India. Discussed enhancing India-Greece and India-Europe cooperation, especially connectivity: EAM
Pleasure to meet the co-chairs of the Inter-governmental Negotiations: Ambassador Tareq Albanai of Kuwait and Ambassador Alexander Marschik of Austria: EAM
MD drugs worth Rs 1100 crore weighing around approximately 600 kg recovered from two godowns in Vishrantwadi area and a factory from MIDC area
Tamil Nadu government the budget that what they have presented to the people of Tamil Nadu clearly shows they don't have any imagination nor are they forward-looking: K Annamalai
At the second CII-India Europe Business and Sustainability Conclave, US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti mentioned Mahabharata and the Rigveda in his speech
Sharad PawarSharad Pawar on Maratha Reservation Bill
On Maratha Reservation Bill, Nationalist Congress Party - Sharadchandra Pawar chief Sharad Pawar says, "When we had the government, it could not be done because of the decision of the High Court, later during the time of Devendra Fadnavis, it was cleared by the High Court but was rejected by the Supreme Court. This time too it is the same draft which was passed unanimously by all in the Assembly. It has been passed, and now it has to be seen what will happen in the Supreme Court. Hence today we cannot say anything on this, the earlier decisions of the court are not favorable."
Gujarat: PM Modi to dedicate two power plants of Nuclear Power Corporation on Thursday
Protesting farmers were detained in Haryana's Manesar earlier today while trying to march towards Delhi.
Job after study crucial for women, not marriage, say youths: UNICEF survey
Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma blessed with a baby boy, the Indian cricketer announced on his Instagram.
The Centre on Tuesday notified the Jammu and Kashmir Local Bodies Laws (Amendment) Act, 2024. The provisions of the act would apply with immediate effect dated February 20, 2024: MHA
Delhi LG VK Saxena tweets, "Set in motion the destruction of over 10 tonnes of drugs & contrabands worth Rs 1600 crore, seized by Delhi Police in the National Capital between 2009 & 2023. This marks a big stride towards making a 'Nasha Mukt Bharat', as envisioned by PM Narendra Modi."
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I would appeal to the farmers and the farmers organisations which are connected with this (protest) to maintain peace. We have to take it forward from discussion to solutions: Union Minister Arjun Munda on
Farmer leaders reject the Government's proposal over MSP | Union Minister Arjun Munda says, "We want to do good and several opinions can be given for doing so, as we always welcome good opinions... But to find a way on how that opinion will be fruitful, the only way is conversation. Through conversation, a solution will surely come out..."